Contra Dancing

Black Rose members Danna Moore, Chuck Tobin, and Bill Schmitz and his daughter Paula Nolen are in a band called “Bluebery Hill,” and often play at a local contra dance put on by Pikes Peak Traditional Dance (PPTD).

  • When: First Sundays, 2:00 - 4:30 pm - with beginning lessons at 1:30 pm (Bluevberry Hill his playing this Sunday, April 6th)

  • Where: International Dance Club 2422 Busch Ave.

  • Cost: $10 adults, $5 students, and children under 13 free with a paying adult.

  • Instruction for newbies begins at 1:30 pm

  • No partner needed and no special dress. 

  • Bring a snack to share if you like, but please no peanut products!

See pptdcontra.com for more information.

Contra Dance Showcase

In most months with 5th Wednesdays, there is a donation-based contra dance at the Buffalo Lodge led by Black Rose member Reid Miller, caller and teacher for PPTD.

  • When: Wed., April 30th from 6:00-8:00 pm

  • Where: Buffalo Lodge, 2 El Paso Blvd., Colorado Springs

  • Music by Black Thorne Ceili Band

  • No experience needed

  • Instruction provided beggining at 5:30

  • Suggested donation: $10-$15/adults, $5/students, 11 & under free.

  • Watching and listening are free

  • Casual clothes and comfy shoes are recommended

  • Bar open and n/a beverages available

See the Showcase page for the exact schedule for this and other Showcase events.

This is a FUN event you won’t want to miss!